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New Mexican Pueblo [possibly Laguna] straw cross, Unknown maker, Pine, pitch, cornhusks, straw 12/5”H x 7.25”W, Very rare New Mexican cross; extremely scarce using cornhusk. Appraisal item I-13 , circa 1750-1800

 Item — Box: 26, item: 074

Scope

Retablo was give to Marc Simmons by Concho Ortiz y Pino de Kleven, Galisteo, New Mexico and descended in the Lujan family as described on the reverse note. Image depicts a rare saint in new Mexico and was painted by a major Santero from the “golden age” of santo making. The saint is referred to as St. Loretta by parishioners.

Dates

  • circa 1750-1800

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. EXCEPTION: Box 1060 folder 3 RESTRICTED MATERIAL – not be used until thirty years from September 2008 as per letter by Simmons

Extent

From the Collection: 350 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 285 boxes (Also includes artifacts.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English